Jefferson Parish flatly bans keeping the most dangerous wild or exotic species (Class 1, such as big cats, bears, primates, venomous snakes, and wolves). Class 2 species require a $150 permit from JPAWS, and only Class 3 animals (common reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, small birds) may be kept without a JPAWS
Section 7-25 prohibits keeping any wild or exotic species designated Class 1 under the JPAWS 'Rules for Wild or Exotic Animals.' Class 1 covers primates, tigers, lions, leopards, cheetahs, bears, crocodiles, venomous snakes, hawks, eagles, owls, raccoons, wolves and wolf hybrids, and similar animals. A $150 permit from JPAWS is required for Class 2 species (African servals, savannah cats, wallabies, Burmese and reticulated pythons, Gila monsters). Class 3 includes ordinary reptiles and amphibians, rats and mice, small birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, and ferrets, and needs no JPAWS permit. Poisonous snakes are allowed only in licensed zoos. Zoos, circuses, and performing-animal exhibitions are exempt.
Keeping a prohibited or unpermitted exotic animal can result in seizure and impoundment by JPAWS and penalties under the parish Code; permit fees run $150 (Class 2) and $250 for pet-shop Class 3 possession.
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